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Re: Question of the day

Joe the writer — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:07:39 -0000

If these right-wingers weren't so obsessed with what everyone else is doing in their private lives, we wouldn't even be having this discussion. In the 60's we heard, "love it or leave it." These wing nuts should move to Iran or somewhere else where abortion and homosexuality is completely illegal. They could be forever happy then--and leave the rest of us alone.

Re: Question of the day

Wumpus — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:24:51 -0000

I am amazed that this is such a touchy issue. I hate those pet friendly plates, because I hate people who let their dogs crap everywhere w/o cleaning it up!

Re: Question of the day

trafficmatt — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:54:22 -0000

No "advertising" - period
No peace plates
No conservation plates
No U of Illinois plates
No pro-life plates
AND ESPECIALLY - no low number plates for the 'special' people.

If someone wants "funds" to go to a certain effort, write a check.

This is your car, this is your number

Period
(and I'm pro-life)

Re: Question of the day

Neil — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:57:31 -0000

I seems the plates are open to interpretation.
There are more important things to do with our time and courts.

Re: Question of the day

Boscobud — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:52:04 -0000

I think we should drop the speciality plate program. Except for handicapped and disabled vets. They are a distraction to the other drivers. I also think bumper stickers should be banned.

Re: Question of the day

zatoichi — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:19:04 -0000

Leave the plates politics free and one design for easy ID. Some specialty plates (handicapped or disabled vet) that allow specific benefits are fine. Drop all the other specialty plates.

Re: Question of the day

Excessively rabid — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:50:38 -0000

I'm also against specialty plates, period. Also any kind of vanity plates and especially the ones that say things like "Illinois House Retired." A pox on both their houses and an Ill. death may they die.

Re: Question of the day

VanillaMan — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:29:47 -0000

I'll go beyond this particular issue...

License plates are no place for any statements of any kind. Their purpose is to register a vehicle and prove currency of taxes paid on that vehicle.

Re: Question of the day

Independent — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:23:39 -0000

I am against specialty plates, period. For identification purposes it's much easier to have one license plate format and typeface rather than a hodgepodge.

Re: Question of the day

Yellow Dog Democrat — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:21:08 -0000

Sadly, this was a transparent attempt by the anti-choice folks to try to shoehorn their way in.

Lost in the whole debate is that the funds raised through the sale of these specialty plates were dedicated to supporting adoption. But rightwingers resisted efforts to change the language to "Choose Adoption," something I think the public would have embraced.

Re: Question of the day

Justice — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:20:53 -0000

I agree with the ruling. It isn't the place for the state to take sides. In this case the state treated each side equally and I think made a wise choice.

Re: Question of the day

Anon — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:05:57 -0000

Agree. The federal government has no business telling the State that it must allow a particular statement on its license plates. Of course, the federal government also has no business telling the State that it must allow abortions, but that's a mere legal technicallity.

Re: Question of the day

grand old partisan — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:05:12 -0000

Rich,

One of the grantees listed on the Illinois Violence Prevention Authority's website is the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence....which could just as well be re-named the Council Against Handgun Ownership. I can't figure out what exactly this group does OTHER than engage in anti-gun rights advocacy.

Re: Question of the day

Captain Flume — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:18:32 -0000

Not to mention the difficulty for law enforcement in recognizing a plate from a distance as to its state of origin. One state, one plate. That's my stand. Are you in good hands?

Re: Question of the day

Six Degrees of Separation — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:03:01 -0000

[curmudgeon mode on]

Remember When...

The state was in the business of providing government services and not advertising?

And when a license plate was just a license plate?

[curmudgeon mode off]

Re: Question of the day

doubtful — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:02:15 -0000

The court's argument that specialty plates implies tacit state approval is sound and does not prevent someone from expressing their beliefs or donating to their causes. I agree with the court.

Re: Question of the day

Heartless Libertarian — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:57:52 -0000

I agree. We either need both or neither. The court says neither, so that is fine with me.

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This Guy — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:51:22 -0000

That's what bumper stickers are for, and they're WAY cheaper.

Just sayin'.

Re: Question of the day

bored now — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:49:57 -0000

this isn't indiana. as a state, we should at least try and pretend that we have some class. i guess that's a statement of agreement with the decision...

Re: Question of the day

Rich Miller — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:49:19 -0000

===PV plates goes towards anti-gun organizationsâ€¦ ===

Not so sure about that. You have proof? I scanned through some grantee lists and didn't see anything.

Re: Question of the day

Fan of the Game — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:47:16 -0000

I agree. License plates "advertise" Illinois all over the country when people travel. They should not be used to promote a political agenda.

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wordslinger — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:36:53 -0000

I agree. They're license plates. The state shouldn't be in the business of advertising political views on plates.

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photogram — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:36:40 -0000

Hmm, what about those "prevent violence" plates?

Not that I want to promote violence, mind you, but the proceeds from the PV plates goes towards anti-gun organizations...

Re: Question of the day

Bill Baar — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:35:48 -0000

I'm no lawyer, but it seems folks can buy those magnates instead if they won't to express themselves.